Frances Rylands-Monk[email protected]UltrasoundUltrasound offers answers in tumor therapy evaluationVIENNA - A multicenter study of 500 patients using dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasound nudges radiologists further toward standardization in functional evaluation of tumor perfusion, which until recently was lacking in the toolkit of oncologic imaging specialists, French researchers reported at ECR 2014.March 8, 2014Digital X-RayKeep ahead of the game in plain film with 2 views, says McCallVIENNA - The overwhelming thirst for basic knowledge was evident at Thursday's Mini Course on skeletal radiology, as delegates crammed into a conference room to hear insights from Dr. Iain McCall, former European Society of Radiology president.March 6, 2014CTMRI ensures no more stabbing in the dark over wound lengthVIENNA - A ground-breaking study examining the reliability of MRI to image experimentally produced stab wounds in amputated human limbs was presented for the first time on Thurday at ECR 2014. The study findings may help with forensic evidence in criminal cases and with postmortem reports.March 6, 2014Image ProcessingMobile devices, tablets come of age for remote image readingVIENNA - Tablets and mobile devices are evolving rapidly, providing alternatives to traditional workstations. Today's Refresher Course at ECR 2014 offers radiologists a comprehensive review of how these devices can be used to access medical images and patient records, and helps familiarize them with different technical settings and new mobile applications available.March 5, 20142014'Get clinical' to tackle growing threat posed by turf battlesVIENNA - Besides nonradiologists taking a greater share of imaging, complacency among radiologists themselves poses a significant threat to the profession, according to Dr. Georg Bongartz, from the University Hospital of Basel in Switzerland. At ECR 2014, he is a speaker at today's Professional Challenges session about opportunities and threats.March 5, 2014PACS/VNAPremier League's telenetwork kicks off rethink on imagingA mobile CT unit with teleradiology capability that began operation in May 2013 at London's Wembley Stadium aims to deliver a prompt emergency diagnosis for injured football players.November 24, 2013Clinical NewsTributes paid to 'spiritual father' of Moroccan radiologyColleagues and former students of Dr. Jacques Gillet, who died on 27 August, have issued glowing tributes to a true pioneer who established the School of Radiology at the University Hospital of Rabat in Morocco.September 9, 2013MRIInterventional techniques improve outcomes in colorectal liver metastasesVIENNA - Imaging is the mainstay of colorectal liver metastasis management. Although colorectal liver metastasis is one of the top causes of cancer death, patient prognosis has improved dramatically due to improved collaboration between oncology and radiology.March 6, 2013MRIRigorous investigation using MRI can prove crucial for endometriosisVIENNA - Endometriosis substantially affects women's quality of life and can sometimes cause infertility. Radiologists involved in diagnostic workup for suspected endometriosis are strongly urged to make a checklist of areas needing investigation when presented with such cases.March 4, 2012BreastEgypt's national breast screening program is put firmly on the mapVIENNA - Breast cancer accounts for 33% of all female cancers in Egypt, and its incidence will continue to rise, noted Prof. Dorria Salem, director of the national women's outreach program for breast cancer screening, in Saturday's European Society of Radiology meets Egypt session.March 3, 2012Previous PagePage 9 of 11Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayOpportunistic use of chest x-rays can help screen for osteoporosisChest x-rays obtained for other indications could be used to identify patients with signs of bone demineralization.AIRadiology drives July FDA AI-enabled medical device updateWomens ImagingRural women more prone to advanced-stage breast cancerDigital X-RayPeripheral vision training improves lesion detectionCTDoes adding plaque burden grade improve CAD-RADS scoring on CTA?
